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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.03, 845.99 and 179.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.03, 845.99 and 179.25 is: 268.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.03 : 845.99 = 179.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.03/845.99 = 179.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.03x = 845.99 × 179.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.03x = 151,642.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,642.81/564.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.86

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